Diplomprosjekt

The heat pump technology has been on the market for roughly a century, but despite advancements in later products, minimal progression has been made in terms of aesthetics and technology over the last decades. This affects its performance in Nordic climates and is resulting in an ugly addition to the living room.

‘I, the Designer’ is a design research project in which I explore the first-person perspective of the designer. The main ambition is to explore possibilities through which designers are enabled to respond sensibly to the design context while integrating their first-person perspective. In doing so, designers can test out their biases, making them intentionally part of the design process and creating space for subjectiveness.

The project focus is on the dynamics between the designer and the design context, specifically while engaging in participatory and co-design practices.

Freedom of movement, daily routines and social activities have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing. Many of us will in the future experience having these essential elements needed to live a fulfilling life taken away from us. Assistive devices give us the freedom to continue living our lives to the fullest. Unfortunately, some in need of assistive devices decline the offer due to fear of social stigmatization.